So I haven't been on here in a long time, because we got on the list with our adoption agency a year and a half ago. Our way of coping with the waiting was to just not think about it, except once a month when we got our update email that updates us on our spot on the list. Well, this month we jumped up 5 spots (normal is 2)! We've landed in the teens, and there are people who have been placed in the teens. We're super excited, we're thinking that we may get our call in 3-9 months. We've been trying to become parents (by many different methods) for the last 4 years. I just wanted to share with others who understand what we're going through!

Thanks! We're adopting domestically. Our agency is doing really well, they usually average 40 placements per year, but they did 16 in just January and February! Sounds like our number will change again when we get our update email the beginning of April. We're so excited!

Rori, there is no way to know how long the wait is. For some it is a month, for others years. There are so many factors, and if there is one thing you can be sure of, it is that adoption is a lesson in giving up control. It is humbling on so many levels.

I hope that you find 2012 to be your year of amazement!!

_________________June 2006- Started adoption processApril 2007- DS was born- Never knew so much love! December 2007- DS adoption finalized

Two failed placements and a lot of ups and downs in our second adoption journey. January 2012- DS was born- A completely wonderful surprise!July- DS adoption finalized

Always remember there is nothing worth sharing like the love that let us share our name...